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In addition, using the laminator allows me to protect these materials so they can be reused daily and last throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are learning in an environment that is organized, visually supportive, and built to help them succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the education of our students — it truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768273430678,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-thinkers/9909910/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9301935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740754803889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9301935"},{"teacherId":7988160,"projectId":7989666,"letterContent":"The idea of \"Representation Matters\" is so much more than just a phrase. This was made evident at all the whispers when the new books joined our library. \r\nThe conversation between students brought tears to my eyes. \"Hey she looks like me!\" \"My dad has one of those.\" \"She has two moms like me!\"\r\nThe impact you have made is so profound. Thanks to you my students were able to see themselves and their families in our classroom library.\r\nThe joy continues each time a page is turned. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1699456771269,"projectUrl":"project/representation-through-literacy/7989666/","projectTitle":"Representation Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7988160"},{"teacherId":9922790,"projectId":9556698,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing such joy and learning into our classroom! The iPad has become one of my students' favorite tools, and they get so excited when they earn time to use it. I've loaded it with educational games and apps that reinforce the skills they're working on—math fact fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and problem-solving. What makes it so powerful is that students can choose apps that match their interests while still practicing the skills they need to develop. Some love math puzzle games, others prefer reading adventures, and a few are drawn to creative apps that build spatial reasoning.\r\n\r\nBeyond rewards, I use the iPad during small group instruction as a projector to display lessons and as a digital whiteboard to work through problems together. The large screen allows all students in the group to see clearly as I annotate math strategies, model reading skills, or diagram science concepts. It's become an essential teaching tool during guided practice time. I also use the iPad as both an incentive for good behavior and a reward for academic achievement—when students show kindness, complete quality work, or demonstrate growth, they earn iPad time. The motivation is incredible. Students who used to rush through work now take their time because they want to earn that reward, learning and reinforcing skills without realizing they're practicing.","fullyFundedDate":1762552801350,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-ipad-corner/9556698/","projectTitle":"Classroom iPad Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pascua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922790_orig.jpg?crop=1148,1148,x310,y1122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739426956991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922790"},{"teacherId":9684952,"projectId":9746126,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation thag I submit this impact letter for your kindness in supporting \"Apple Tablet for Interactive Learning\".\r\n\r\nWith the funding for the new tablet, my students have been able to engage in the small group reading sessions. Seeing them motivated and engaged on a whole new level tools they would not otherwise have access to has been truly exciting. They are excited to go to school for the interactive activity using the tablet. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential supplies but also has shown my students that their education is valued. Thank you for making this possible for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764631661762,"projectUrl":"project/apple-tablet-for-interactive-learning/9746126/","projectTitle":"Apple Tablet for Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9684952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724122784214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9684952"},{"teacherId":9301935,"projectId":9564280,"letterContent":"Thanks to the laptop provided, my teaching experience and productivity have greatly improved. This device has become an essential tool that allows me to work efficiently from home, create engaging lessons, and bring it easily to trainings and seminars. It has opened new opportunities for creativity and innovation in my teaching, benefiting both me and my students.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving the laptop, preparing interactive materials was challenging. Now, I can design dynamic lessons using videos, animations, and online tools that make learning more meaningful and enjoyable. Working from home is also more convenient, as I can plan lessons, research, and join virtual trainings that enhance my skills and professional growth.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, my students are more engaged and motivated. They respond enthusiastically to interactive presentations and collaborative projects, leading to better understanding and improved performance.\r\n\r\nThis laptop has truly empowered me to be more effective and innovative. 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Thank you for your kindness and generosity!\r\n\r\nThis device is more than just equipment—it's an opportunity. It empowers our students to engage more fully, participate more confidently, and reach their full potential. Your kindness is helping to create a more inclusive and supportive space for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in the power of education and your investment in our students' futures. Your generosity will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1754324304197,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-voices-why-tablets-are-essen/9514994/","projectTitle":"Empowering Voices: Why Tablets Are Essential for Non-Verbal Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine Mae Jandayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349707"},{"teacherId":9301935,"projectId":9135792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Your donation has made a real difference—and I can't wait to share the impact you're helping create. Thanks to you, our classroom now has [headphones and iPad], and already the students are buzzing with excitement. \r\nYour kindness isn't just about supplies—it's about opening doors for creativity, learning, and confidence. We're deeply grateful for your belief in our students.\r\n\r\nI look forward to sharing photos and stories so you can see exactly how your support is making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746786204077,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-focus-and-learning-with-headph/9135792/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Focus and Learning with Headphones and an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9301935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740754803889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9301935"},{"teacherId":9372643,"projectId":9117921,"letterContent":"My students were so happy when I told them that we will never run out of pencils, erasers, markers for this year. They were so active in using the math manipulatives. And about the ipad, they enjoy it when I used it to monitor their progress in reading and also with their behavior where I used it to track their assigmnments while they were on task.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your donations. It's a big help for us teachers, students and the school as well. Hope you will keep on helping teachers, students and schools.","fullyFundedDate":1746785647674,"projectUrl":"project/creating-5th-grade-classroom-engagement/9117921/","projectTitle":"Creating 5th Grade Classroom Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bendanillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706242055218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372643"},{"teacherId":8540318,"projectId":8768464,"letterContent":"My apologies for taking so long getting this letter to you. It was a very busy year and I needed to focus on the students and their learning and processing and now that I am on summer break, I can focus on the amazing growth my class had with your support! \r\n\r\nThis package was mostly about building relationships between the students and learning about themselves. Students make connections through books whether it be past experiences, relating to unknown experiences, and/or seeing how they fit in the world. \r\n\r\nThe students loved the books, especially My Mouth Is a Volcano and Enemy Pie. 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Your support has not only equipped them with essential skills for the future but also inspired their curiosity and love for learning.\r\nThank you for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1635485101698,"projectUrl":"project/technology-to-enhance-learning/5923071/","projectTitle":"Technology to Enhance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shinbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6775075_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600305149290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6775075"},{"teacherId":9631338,"projectId":8998849,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for funding a project for these young dreamers. You made a great impact on their learning because they can now use it. It is of great help most especially those kids who are really in need of help most especially in academics. They are enjoying reading some of short stories and this shows that these students have an interet in class. From the bottom of our hearts we say thank you and have a worderdul day. Again, thank you very much. Let us share if we have.More blessings to come and more gifts to share to there young Learners. It really shows tha No child must be left behind.","fullyFundedDate":1739367636134,"projectUrl":"project/no-students-shall-be-left-behind-every/8998849/","projectTitle":"No Students Shall Be Left Behind, Every Student Is a Reader!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tungpalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9631338_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723004855616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631338"},{"teacherId":8540318,"projectId":8346422,"letterContent":"First off, the students loved the room. They were so excited to have multiple seating options and it definitely helped create a space for students who had different needs for seating choices. 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Don E Hayden Elementary School is
an urban public school
in N. Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 782 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.7:1.
Its teachers have had 217 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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77%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Don E Hayden Elementary School
$121,563
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
217
projects
funded
75
teachers
funded
312
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
35
projects for
technology
28
projects for
books
10
projects
for
art supplies
Don E Hayden Elementary School has received support from
137 individuals from Nevada and
175 individuals out-of-state.